Tofino

• Dead grey whale on western Vancouver Island beach could indicate a trend

  Officials with Pacific Rim National Park said the whale was first spotted on May 6 floating offshore on the west coast of Vancouver Island

  Environment

  May 8, 2025
  
• Tofino harbour officials call them ‘squatters.’ They say they’re being ‘banished’

  The Tofino Harbour Authority is in a standoff with what it calls 'squatters' at its dock. The family living in the float home in question says they've been there for years.

  Politics

  Dec 18, 2024
  
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• Why Jasper wildfire shows it’s a ‘gamble’ being in Canada’s tourism industry

  As Jasper battles a wildfire and Canada stares at a year of above-normal wildfire activity, many in the tourism industry are asking if it’s worth it.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2024
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• ‘Mayhem’: Witness describes response to fatal Tofino, B.C. plane crash

  Sarah Wolton was waiting to fly out of Tofino-Long Beach Airport when the disaster happened shortly before 1 p.m.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2024
• Vancouver team caring for 2nd orphan sea otter pup found near Tofino

  There's been a ruckus at the Vancouver Aquarium's animal hospital these days as two orphaned sea otter pups call out from opposite ends of the room.

  Environment

  Jul 17, 2024
• Tofino wants new short-term rental restrictions despite exemption

  The municipal government of one of the busiest tourist spots in B.C. is looking to have the new restrictions in place in its town, despite being exempted from them.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2024
• Teen from Tofino, B.C. snags Canada’s first-ever Olympic surfing qualification

  Sanoa Dempfle-Olin, 18, made history Monday when she provisionally qualified for the 2024 games by reaching the finals of the Pan American Games in Chile on Monday.

  Sports

  Oct 30, 2023
• Tribute of tossed shoes on power line baffles, delights and memorializes in Tofino, B.C.

  At Third and Neill streets, right next to the skate park, tossed shoes of all kinds have a Tofino cable drooping substantially under their weight. 

  Features

  Oct 10, 2023
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• Rationing, engineering help Tofino dodge Stage 4 water restrictions amid drought

  Earlier this month, the District of Tofino warned that water levels in its reservoirs had hit historic lows and it may need to implement its most extreme level of restrictions.

  Environment

  Sep 14, 2023
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• Vancouver Island communities call for compensation after Highway 4 shutdown

  With Highway 4 reopened, Vancouver Island communities' attention has shifted to compensation from the closure and plans for an alternate route to prevent future shutdowns.

  Economy

  Sep 1, 2023